Payroll Manager REF: 2817
Permanent and Full Time
Location
South London, Lambeth Borough.
About the Team
We are a diverse payroll team of 12 members, managing payroll operations for approximately 3,000 school staff, 3,200 corporate staff, and around 200 external school staff. We work closely with internal & external partners and software providers to ensure the smooth function of the Oracle payroll system.
About the Role
As Payroll Manager, you will lead the delivery of a comprehensive, accurate and customer‑focused payroll service, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, fully compliant with legislation, regulations and Council policies. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Payroll and Pensions, you will manage and develop a high‑performing payroll team, fostering a positive, inclusive culture and embedding continuous improvement across all payroll operations.
The role has a strong operational and strategic focus:
- Oversee statutory compliance (PAYE, National Insurance, and multiple pension schemes).
- Manage complex payroll reconciliations and year‑end processes.
- Act as the Council’s professional lead on payroll matters.
- Work closely with HR, Finance and external stakeholders to deliver joined‑up services.
- Support payroll digital transformation and develop the payroll function as a value‑adding, data‑led service.
- Deliver payroll bureau services to schools and external clients.
Required background checks: You will be required to undertake a Cifas check.
Contact Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Linda D’Souza at LDSouza@lambeth.gov.uk.
Equal Opportunities
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.
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